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Wa Dining Sato
和Dining三十
- Jinbocho, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) / Umeshu (plum wine)
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佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Delivering new charms of Japanese food based on the skills polished at a famous restaurant-inn.
Mr. Sato was born in 1990 in Chiba. Because of his love of cooking, he aspired to become a professional chef and studied at the international cooking department of Sakura-Higashi High School. After graduating, he studied hard for 8 years at Kagaya in Noto, a leading restaurant and ryokan inn in Japan. His dedicated devotion and careful handiwork have been highly evaluated. He has received many awards in cooking competitions, including being chosen to represent Ishikawa Prefecture in the Japanese Cuisine category at the National Skills Competition and receiving the Ishikawa Prefecture Youth Skill Award. With his motto of making Japanese food more familiar to people, in the fall of 2017, he opened his own restaurant Sato in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
佐藤 諒馬Ryoma Sato
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Yakiniku Motoyama Shinjuku Branch
焼肉もとやま 新宿店
- Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)
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渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Enjoy carefully selected Kobe beef.
Mr. Watanabe is an unparalleled yakiniku lover and fell in love with the taste of Yakiniku Motoyama, so much so that he left the company he worked for for many years to join Yakiniku Motoyama. Starting as a cooking assistant, he later served as a manager at all Yakiniku Motoyama branches. He now works hard as the head of the company's dining industry department.
渡部 一彦Kazuhiko Watanabe
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Craft Burger & Grill Jiro
Craft Burger＆Grill Jiro
- Ueno, Tokyo
- Hamburger,Western / General / American / Beer
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高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Mr. Takayama inherited the "genes of chefs" and followed the path of a professional.
He was born in 1976 in Tokyo to parents who run an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). From an early age, he aimed to be a chef and, after graduating from high school, entered a culinary school. Following graduation, he studied Western cuisine at hotels and wedding halls and continued training. Then, gaining experience in a variety of restaurants, he took over his parents' restaurant in 2010. He wanted to create a pet-friendly restaurant, so he researched hamburgers independently and opened Craft Burger & Grill Jiro in December 2019.
高山 光弘Mitsuhiro Takayama
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Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten
焼肉たらふく 鈴鹿中央通り店
- Suzuka, Mie
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Craft Beer
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田端 唯史Yuishi Tabata
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From musician to master of selecting better meats
Born in Mie prefecture on May 15th, 1981, he started a band in high school and worked in a restaurant part time. After experiencing that sense of achievement when he made things and the pleasure of working in the service industry, he basically decided to become a chef. He started working at Yakiniku Tarafuku Suzuka Chuo-dori-ten, when an acquaintance introduced him to the restaurant. He is a true connoisseur of meat, the restaurant's main ingredient. He is now Suzuka's meat manager and is also in charge of purchasing meat for other restaurants in the chain.
田端 唯史Yuishi Tabata
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Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro
焼肉ほるもん 大五郎
- Gion, Kyoto
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Horumon (offal meat) / Beer
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山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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Mr. Yamamoto is making people around the world happy with Yakiniku.
He was born in 1977 in Kyoto. Formerly a professional boxer, he immersed himself in boxing from the ages of 15-31. After retiring, he joined the Italian restaurant THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO (Plan Do See Inc.) as a part-time employee, where he learned the joy of providing delicious food and drinks and a wonderful time to the people he cares about. He worked there for 6 years to learn about service, manners, and hospitality. With warm support from the company, he became independent. Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro celebrated its 10th anniversary in October 2024.
山本 大五郎Daigoro Yamamoto
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Shokudoen Kita Shinchi Branch
食道園 北新地店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ),Yakiniku/Steak
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黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Mr. Kuroki continues to challenge the fusion of tradition and innovation in the birthplace of yakiniku.
He was born in 1967 in Miyazaki. After graduating high school, he joined Shokudoen Co., Ltd. and trained in various branches. By the age of 26, he had become the head chef. Subsequently, he served as the head chef and manager at multiple locations. Three years ago, he was appointed executive chef of Shokudoen. Since then, he has been constantly pursuing new "Yakiniku" with innovative ideas and seasonal ingredients while respecting the tradition since the restaurant's establishment in 1946.
黒木 幸喜Kouki Kuroki
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Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch
うなぎ料理三代目うな東 中川本店 昭和四十四年創業
- Kanayama/Atsuta-ku/Nakagawa-ku, Aichi
- Unagi (eel),Japanese / General / Unagi (eel) / Sake
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三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Continuing to uphold the commitment to eels inherited from his predecessor
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1974, Mr.Miura grew up watching the back of his father, who was a fish dealer in their family business. He took a job in general administration but could not give up his path to becoming a fish cook and quit. In 2001, he honed his skills at a Japanese restaurant focused on fish dishes, and made up his mind to fulfil his childhood dream of becoming an eel shop. For twenty years as the grill master of the predecessor "Una Higashi", he mastered the traditional grilling and taste, and he is organizing the store as the chef and manager of Unagi Ryori Sandaime Unatou Nakagawa Main Branch.
三浦 星一Seiichi Miura
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Sushi Akagi
鮨 赤木
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi) / Italian
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赤木 伸行Nobuyuki Akagi
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Mr. Akagi delights guests with highly creative sushi that utilizes his experience in Italian cuisine.
He was born in 1981 in Okayama. Having a desire to make a living with all his skills, he decided to become a chef. He had studied Italian cuisine before changing to be a sushi chef. After studying hard and gaining management experience at the Sushi Akazu Group, where guests can casually enjoy high-quality sushi, he became independent in June 2022. While following the group's tradition, he uses his experience as a former Italian chef to create sushi from his unique perspective, delighting guests with a new worldview.
赤木 伸行Nobuyuki Akagi
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Kitashinchi Sushi Senkoudo
北新地 鮨 千功堂
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sake
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi delivers moments of happiness to his many customers with deliciousness that he creates with his own skill.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Sushi Senzu Kitashinchi Souhonten
鮨仙酢 北新地 総本店
- Kita-Shinchi, Osaka
- Sushi,Japanese / Sushi
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竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Mr. Takechi provides many people a happy time with "deliciousness" created by his skills.
He was born in 1986 in Osaka. With a desire to please others, he decided to pursue a career in the culinary field, obtaining a cooking license while still in high school. His first job after culinary school was Italian, which is the opposite of sushi. After that, he experienced different types of food to learn more about different cuisines. He felt sushi was the simplest way to enjoy food, so he now works as a sushi chef.
竹地 輝昌Terumasa Takechi
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Niku to Kaisen Grill Pastan Tenmonkan Branch
肉と海鮮グリル パスタン 天文館店
- Tenmonkan/Bayside, Kagoshima
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Steak / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood
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徳田 康介Kosuke Tokuda
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Mr. Tokuda wants guests to enjoy sophisticated cuisine through the proud meat and fish.
He was born in Kagoshima. He aspires to become a chef because he is attracted to the depth of cooking, where the techniques become more refined and mature as he gets older and more experienced. After training at an izakaya in Nara for ten years and experiencing at the Pastan Main Branch in Amami Oshima for one year, he became the head chef of the Pastan Tenmonkan Branch in 2018. "We have strict hygiene measures to ensure that our customers enjoy their food, and we always maintain and preserve our ingredients and utensils to offer the finest quality," he says.
徳田 康介Kosuke Tokuda
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Nihonbashi Tamai Muromachi Branch
日本橋 玉ゐ 室町店
- Mitsukoshimae, Tokyo
- Seafood,Japanese / General
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市川 清三Kiyomi Ichikawa
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With his experience in Japanese cuisine, Mr. Ichikawa joined the Nihonbashi Tamai Muromachi Branch.
He trained at a Japanese and vegetarian restaurant from April 1975 and at a tempura restaurant from January 1983. And then after working at a hotel and an airport restaurant, he joined Nihonbashi Tamai in 2012. Currently, he works as the head chef at Nihonbashi Tamai Muromachi Branch.
市川 清三Kiyomi Ichikawa
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Mahoroba Teppan Okinawa
mahoroba 鉄板 沖縄
- Matsuyama/Kume/Wakasa, Okinawa
- Teppanyaki,Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Okinawa Cuisine / Steak
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新垣 淑也Yoshiya Arakaki
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Mr. Arakaki was fascinated by the world of French cuisine, which he could produce in total.
He was born in 1977 in Okinawa. His parents are confectioners who run a cake shop. The two of them inspired him to enter the food industry. He began his career in French cuisine, where he could learn not only about desserts but also all of cooking. At the age of 20, he went to France to train at a two-star restaurant, Jean Bardet, where he was deeply exposed to the authentic taste of France. After returning to Japan, he worked in a restaurant in Tokyo. He encountered teppanyaki at The Busena Terrace in Okinawa and became the chef at Mahoroba in 2015.
新垣 淑也Yoshiya Arakaki
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Wafuu-dokoro Usagi
和風処 うさぎ
- Asakusa, Tokyo
- Japanese,Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake
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母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Mr. Horota offers various unique Japanese cuisines, from the traditional to the extraordinary.
He was born in 1988 in Aomori and has worked as a chef at restaurants in his hometown and Tokyo. His repertoire is diverse, having experience not only in his main field of Japanese cuisine but also in Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling), Chinese cuisine, and sushi. At Usagi, he offers a menu that mixes Japanese cuisine with various other elements. From simple, classic Japanese cuisine that maximizes ingredients to more innovative dishes that incorporate genre-defying ideas, he delights diners with a wide variety of unique dishes.
母良田 良平Ryohei Horota
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Beef Sushi Kintan
牛肉寿司 きんたん
- Shimbashi/Shiodome, Tokyo
- Sushi,Japanese / General / Sushi / Sousaku Sushi (creative sushi)
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清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Mr. Shimizu became a sushi chef, which he loves, influenced by his father, who runs a wholesale tuna business.
Mr. Shimizu was born in 1980 in Saitama. His father's tuna wholesale business influenced him to pursue a career as a sushi chef. He began his apprenticeship at a sushi restaurant, honing his skills at Fukusuke and Otaruzushi. When he became ill, he moved to his current company, which was developing a new "beef x sushi" cuisine style, and became the head chef. He has been a part of pioneering the world of "beef sushi." In 2019, Beef Sushi Kintan opened in Ginza, and he was appointed as head chef. Pursuing the world's only beef sushi, he constantly seeks new ways to please his customers.
清水 修Osamu Shimizu
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Asuen-kataraidokoro Irori
明日への語らい処 囲炉裏
- Kawaguchi Lake/Fuji Yoshida/Yamanaka Lake, Yamanashi
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / General / General / Sake
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小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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His seasonal dishes bring a smile to your face. Mr. Kobayashi is a chef delivering heartwarming culinary experiences.
He was born in 1978 in Yamanashi. Since childhood, he has been interested in cooking and pursued becoming a chef, inspired by his admiration for the culinary world. Starting from local hotels in Yamanashi, he gained experience in various places. With a desire to cherish the relationships between people, he opened Irori. Pouring in the skills and passion cultivated through years of experience, he offers seasonal dishes that make the most of the season's ingredients. He diligently strives each day, welcoming visitors with a warm and friendly atmosphere, leaving smiles on their faces.
小林 慶司Keishi Kobayashi
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Shibuya Niku-Yokocho Teppan
渋谷肉横丁 てっぱん
- Shibuya Center-Gai/Koen-Dori, Tokyo
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns
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宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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Former Thai restaurant owner, pioneer of Thai cuisine in Japan.
Mr. Miyasaka was born on February 6, 1963, in Tokyo. He opened a Thai restaurant in Kichijoji in 1986. Traveled abroad for 10 years to train in Thai cuisine. He also has a unique background, serving as a high school baseball coach for 17 years. Also becoming well-known as the father of one of Comdot's (famous Japanese Youtuber) local friends, Kanata. He is a friendly and friendly person who puts his heart and soul into every dish.
宮坂 学Manabu Miyasaka
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KINOE
KINOE
- Ebisu, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Italian / Wine
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夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Using techniques from Italy, France, and sometimes Japanese cuisine, Mr. Natsume brings out the best in ingredients.
He was born in Tokyo. In elementary school, he went to a teppanyaki restaurant with his family and was impressed by how cool and delicious the food was, which inspired him to pursue a career as a chef. After graduating from culinary school, he joined the Hilton Hotel and gained experience in various kitchens. He later worked at an Italian restaurant before becoming the chef at Tim's NY in Ebisu. Subsequently, he spent 15 years as the head chef at Ricos Kitchen, transforming it into a popular dining spot. In 2015, he opened KINOE, where he serves as the owner-chef.
夏目 治樹Haruki Natsume
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Sumibi Yakitori BOND
炭火焼き鳥BOND（ボンド）
- Okinawa Prefectural Office, Okinawa
- Yakitori/Kushiyaki (grilled skewers),Japanese / Yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) / Chicken / Italian
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甲斐 悠介Yusuke Kai
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Proposing new Western-style yakitori through skills honed in the resort scene.
Mr. Kai was born in 1989 in Oita. After helping a Yakitori restaurant run by his relatives, he decided to pursue a career in food and drink. Moved to Okinawa and entered an Italian restaurant. Then, he honed his skills in the kitchen of a private resort hotel in Onna Village. In the spring of 2023, after becoming independent, he started Sumibi Yakitori BOND as a restaurant that brings together all of his experience.
甲斐 悠介Yusuke Kai
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Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch
もつ粋 奈良三条店
- Nara, Nara
- Izakaya (Japanese tavern),Taverns / Kushiyaki (grilled skewers) / Horumon (offal meat) / Motsu Nabe (offal hot pot)
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森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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Mr. Morishita is a chef who supports various menus such as motsunabe, skewers, and a la carte dishes.
He was born in 1993 in Nara and has been engaged in the food and beverage industry since he was 16. Beginning with a part-time job, he worked as a cook in a Chinese restaurant, a ramen restaurant, and an izakaya pub. Currently, he is a chef at Motsusui Nara-Sanjo Branch. Mr. Morishita has experienced menus of various genres. In addition to motsunabe and skewers, he supports a varied menu that features mainly Japanese dishes but also Korean-style dishes
森下 良希Yoshiki Morishita
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